4.3 Adjusting the thread tension
4.3.1
Mechanical adjustments to the thread tension
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4.3.2
Calibrating
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1
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Loosen locknut 2.
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Select "Kali.3" in the "thread tension" sub-menu.
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Turn washer 3 right until stop.
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Lightly turn locknut 2 back.
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Select "Kali.1" in the "thread tension" sub-menu.
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Press the "OK" key to open the thread tension.
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The thread tension should be set with light pressure, and opened
wide enough so that the largest type of thread can be pulled
between the tension discs unhindered.
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Press the "OK" key to close the thread tension again, and verify
that the thread tension is again completely closed.
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Thread in sewing thread 40 three times up to the thread lever.
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Measure the tension with a thread scale.
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Enter the value into the control.
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Measure as described for calibration 2 and calibration 3, and enter
the values.
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